Every year the Red Gold & Bold Podcast predicts every Division Winner, Playoff Team, Super Bowl Champ and Major Award Winner for that season…

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) make their picks for the entire 2025 NFL season.

-  Anyone not have the Chiefs, Ravens or Bills winning their division?


- Is there a surprise winner in any division?
- What teams make it to the Super Bowl?
- Who wins the Super Bowl?
- Is there a new MVP winner?
- What about the rookies of the year?
⁃ Bold & Daring predictions!

Even thought the starters barely played in the first preseason game, there was still plenty to take away from the Chiefs first chance to hit someone in a different colored jersey.

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Chiefs performance in Arizona…

- Did Josh Simmons live up to the hype?
- Already time to worry about Suamataia?
- Is Jason Brownlee making the roster?
- Did Robert Tonyan lock up a roster spot?
- Confidence in the CB’s is where?
- What do we want to see in Game 2?

Patrick Mahomes is having some of the best practices of his career.  What does that mean for the Chiefs in ’25?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss what exactly Mahomes is doing at practice and what this will mean for the Chiefs.  Plus…

- What is Mahomes doing differently?
- Should Mahomes to still be growing as a QB?
- Kristian Fulton returns to practice.
- Who could play their way onto the roster?
- Which Chiefs needs to play well to stay on the roster?
- What player should play the most snaps on Saturday?
- Will the Chiefs need to add on cutdown day?
- Kelce shrugs off retirement.
⁃ What under the radar player stars Saturday?

While star players around the league are holding out… Michah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson, Terry McLaurin and James Cook… the Chiefs have Trey Smith, Nick Bolton and George Karlaftis signed and on the practice field. Are the Chiefs on another level when it comes to contracts?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the Chiefs handling of contracts and the latest from Training Camp.

- Are the Chiefs the best at handling contracts?
- What happens with Trent McDuffie’s contract?
- When are we concerned Hollywood’s not back?
- What Jordan Addison’s 3-game suspension says about Rice?
- How important is Suamataia’s confidence?
- Where does Chamorro Conner end up?
- How important is JuJu’s leadership?
- Players to watch in the first preseason game.

It’s time to Buy or Sell on 9 of the biggest topics regarding the Chiefs 2025 Season.

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com) denied whether to Buy or Sell on… 

- Josh Simmons will be a top 30 Offensive Tackle.
- A Chiefs Coordinator gets a Head Coach job.
- Mahomes finishes top 3 in MVP voting.
- Chiefs win a 10th straight AFC West.
- No OL will be benched this year.
- Kristian Fulton will play 10 games.
- Chiefs have to go on the road to win the Super Bowl.
- The Offense ranks top 5 in yards.
⁃ Trent McDuffie makes the Pro Bowl.

The hype train has left the station and it’s not coming back when it comes to Josh Simmon at Left Tackle for the Chiefs.

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss whether the hype has gotten out of hand or not. Plus…

- Josh Simmons is the talk of Training Camp.
- Reid reveals Kristian Fulton had surgery.
- Is Right Tackle up for grams?
- Can Jalen Royals step in for Rashee Rice?
- Level of concern with Omarr Norman-Lott’s ankle?
- Kareem Hunt says he’s locked in.

The Chiefs are getting ready to put the pads on in St. Joe.  What are the 5 biggest questions they still need to answer?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) lay out what each of them think are the 5 most important questions the Chiefs still need to answer in camp.

- Have they finally solved LT?
- Are the RB’s good enough?
- Will the Chiefs improve the pass rush?
- Can Chris Jones still dominate?
- Will Rashee Rice dominate?
- Is there another level for Xavier Worthy?
- Do the Chiefs have a Number-3 CB?
⁃ Is the Coaching Staff still ahead of the curve?

The Chiefs have handed out $182M in contracts to Trey Smith and George Karlaftis. Did they get it right?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the contracts and more…

- Did the Chiefs get it right with the contracts?
- What makes the Karlaftis contract a success?
- What makes Smith’s deal successful?
- How long will Rice be suspended?
- How do the Chiefs cover his absence?
- Kristian Fulton is already hurt.
- Tyrann Mathieu calls it a career. Why now?

Over or Under?  Taking a look at the 2025 Chiefs Offense through some key statistical numbers.

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) vote Over or Under on…

- Mahomes Passing Yards:  4,000.5
- Mahomes Passing TD’s:  27.5

- Kelce Receiving Yards:  675.5
- Kelce Receiving TD’s:  5.5
- Josh Simmons Starts:  12
- Number of 1,000 Yards Receivers:  .5
- Pacheco Margin Leading Team in Rushing:  300
- Xavier Worthy Yards per Catch:  12
- Total Receiving Yards by RB’s:  650
⁃ Mahomes Passas 20+ Air Yards:  18.5

Over or Under?  Taking a look at the 2025 Chiefs Defense through some key statistical numbers.

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) vote Over or Under on…
 
- Total Team Sacks:  44.5
- Total Defensive Rank by Points:  7.5
- Chris Jones Sack Total:  8.5
- Pro Bowl Players:  1.5
- Nick Bolton Tackles:  115
- Takeaways:  20.5
- Sacks from Rookies:  7.5
- How many CB’s start 2+ games:  4.5
⁃ Number of Explosive Pass Plays Allowed:  50.5

How do all 32 NFL Starting QB’s stack up?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down all 32 Quarterbacks into 6 Tiers and rank them 1 to 32.

- Is Patrick Mahomes still on top?
- Does Mahomes have company in Tier 1?
- Where’s Josh Allen after an MVP season?
- Playoff turnovers do what to Lamar Jackson’s rank?
- Is Burrow a Tier 1 QB?
- What to do with Justin Herbert?
- Which QB has the biggest disparity?
⁃ Where do the young QB’s land?

How do the NFL coaches stack up?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) rank all 32 NFL Head Coaches 1 to 32 and break them up into 6 Tiers.

- Is Andy Reid at the top?
- What Coaches make up Tier 1?
- Who went from fired to near the top?
- Where’s the rest of the AFC West rank?
- Does a new HC belong near the top?
⁃ Which HC’s have no shot?

Quarterback is the most important position in all of sports, but a quarterback can’t win a Super Bowl by himself.  So which Quarterbacks have the best supporting cast?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down who has the best skill position players, offensive line, play caller, head coach, etc.

- Do the Chiefs make the list?
- No agreement on who has it best!
- Where the Super Bowl Champs land?
- How much does defense matter?
- What’s the biggest surprise?
⁃ Who just missed the list?

What are the teams that have what it takes to keep the Chiefs from winning the Super Bowl?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss which teams have the opportunity and talent to keep the Chiefs from winning another Super Bowl?

- Are the Ravens ready to topple the Chiefs?
- Can Josh Allen get over the hill on KC?
- Will the Broncos take the next step?
- Is Justin Herbert ready for prime time?
- What NFC teams are a problem?
- Do the Bengals bounce back?

The Chiefs have requested an extension from the State of Kansas to continue to work towards a deal to bring the Chiefs to Kansas. What does this mean for the “Home of the Chiefs”?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the latest news on the Chiefs stadium future and look at what Arrowhead has, and does mean to the franchise and the city itself.

- Latest news on the Chiefs stadium future.
- How important is Arrowhead moving forward?
- Where does Arrowhead rank among toughest places to play?
- How would a move to Kansas affect the Chiefs home field advantage?
- Would fans in Missouri refuse to support a Chiefs team in Kansas?
- Greatest moment in Arrowhead history is…

Which Quarterbacks are delivering the most for what they cost?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are ranking the top 5 Quarterbacks by value of their contracts.

- Is Patrick Mahomes the top dog?
- Does Jalen Hurts move to the top?
- How many rookies crack the top 5?
- What did missing the playoffs do to Joe Burrow’s rank?
- Where does Josh Allen rank?
- Does a lack of playoff success keep Lamar Jackson out?

Is all the hype around Josh Simmons just the Chiefs making the same mistake at Left Tackle they made last year?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss how the Chiefs are handling the Left Tackle position and more…

- Is Josh Simmons at LT just Kingsley Suamataia all over again?
- Has Suamataia been handed Left Guard?
- Is Jaylon Moore on the bench a $30M failure?
- Could the Mahomes/Kelce relationship be a problem?
- What’s a successful season for Travis Kelce?
- Will WR familiarity with Mahomes equal bigger production?
- Is Mahomes motivated by his place in history?

The Chiefs Defense has been the strength of the team the last two seasons. Can the Chiefs count on their defense to again be one of the league’s best?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Chiefs Defense and discuss whether it can continue to be a top 5 unit.

- Chris Jones, a regular at OTA’s.
- Should Jones feel pressure to do more in ’25?
- Can George Karlaftis be dominant?
- Will the Rookie DL’s make a difference?
- Does Nick Bolton’s big contract change anything?
- Are the Chiefs CB’s the strength of the Defense?
- Will this Defense be “Elite”?

This year versus last year, where are the Chiefs better and where are they worse?
Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down each position group on the Chiefs Roster...  are they better or worse?
 
- Guess which host has the most positions better?
- Which has the most positions worse?
- Have the Chiefs fixed the Offensive Line?
- What 2 positions do the guys all agree are better?
⁃ What 2 are worse?
- What's the strength of the Defense?

Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones are the best, and most important players on each side of the ball for the Kansas City Chiefs. But what other players are vital to the Chiefs success this season?

Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the seven most instrumental players…

- Where does Left Tackle land on the list?
- Is Travis Kelce still on this list?
- Which WR is most impactful?
- Can one player elevate the pass rush?
- Does a Rookie make the cut?
- More players on Offense or Defense?